Supula - Phiringia, Kandhamal
Supula is a village situated in the Phiringia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 55 km from Gochhapada and around 60 km from Phulbani. Luisingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Supula village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Supula is 415110. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 762002 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.
Supula village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Phulbani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Supula
As per Census 2011, Supula village has a total population of 147 people, consisting of 68 males and 79 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 1,161 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 116 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Supula are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 147 | 68 | 79 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 29 | 10 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 116 | 55 | 61 |
| Literate Population | 27 | 20 | 7 |
| Illiterate Population | 120 | 48 | 72 |
Nearby Villages of Supula
Supula is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Supula
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Supula.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Supula is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Supula is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Supula
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Supula village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Supula
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Supula village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Supula
Where is Supula located?
Supula village is located in Phiringia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Supula?
The Gram Panchayat of Supula is Luisingi.
What is the pincode of Supula?
The pincode of Supula is 762002.
What is the population of Supula?
Supula has a total population of 147, including 68 males and 79 females.
How many households are there in Supula?
There are 35 households in Supula.
What is the literacy rate in Supula?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Supula is 18.37%. Male literacy is 29.41% and female literacy is 8.86%.